Pentax K-x vs Sony HX90V

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Pentax K-x versus Sony HX90V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the K-x (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the K-x (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The K-x was unveiled 6 years earlier than the HX90V which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the K-x matches up against the HX90V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-x Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-x comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-x versus Sony HX90V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the K-x compared to the HX90V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K-x and HX90V is 69 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-x and HX90V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-x using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX90V will offer you more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged K-x is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.